Comments on: Trouble in paradise — blame shifting on unemployment in Queenslandhttp://www.crikey.com.au/2013/01/21/quiggin-trouble-in-paradise-blame-shifting-on-unemployment/
now with extra sourceTue, 31 Mar 2015 14:26:47 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1By: robert Wrighthttp://www.crikey.com.au/2013/01/21/quiggin-trouble-in-paradise-blame-shifting-on-unemployment/comment-page-1/#comment-236040
robert WrightThu, 31 Jan 2013 15:12:02 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-236040Payroll tax is retrogressive and stops company’s from hiring staffPayroll tax is retrogressive and stops company’s from hiring staff
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robert WrightThu, 31 Jan 2013 15:03:22 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-236038What I have seen so far of the LNP . Is so good I can hardly believe a Gov. can rule so well . What I am worried about is them stopping what they are doing because of neg publicity . My daughter has not been able to get a job when finishing UNI and has opted do another year at UNI because of cambels cuts . But it had to be done . I know he could of gone down the track of saying everything is alright untill 10 years on we would have been like Grease, My facts might be wrong but we were and probably still are spending over one million $ a day we don’t have(ie borrowed money)That is why are credit rating has gone down. What he still needs to do is get rid of at least 50% of maintenance staff and renegotiate maintenance contracts with the fat cat maintenance contractors like stow. If I was him I would get rid of stow completely as these contractors are sucking QLD dryWhat I have seen so far of the LNP . Is so good I can hardly believe a Gov. can rule so well . What I am worried about is them stopping what they are doing because of neg publicity . My daughter has not been able to get a job when finishing UNI and has opted do another year at UNI because of cambels cuts . But it had to be done . I know he could of gone down the track of saying everything is alright untill 10 years on we would have been like Grease, My facts might be wrong but we were and probably still are spending over one million $ a day we don’t have(ie borrowed money)That is why are credit rating has gone down. What he still needs to do is get rid of at least 50% of maintenance staff and renegotiate maintenance contracts with the fat cat maintenance contractors like stow. If I was him I would get rid of stow completely as these contractors are sucking QLD dry
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justsayingWed, 23 Jan 2013 05:32:51 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-235278Oh my goodness Arty ...Jerry Mander? And who would this mysterious Mr Jerry Mander be?Oh my goodness Arty …Jerry Mander? And who would this mysterious Mr Jerry Mander be?
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justsayingWed, 23 Jan 2013 05:30:38 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-235277Captain Campbell Prof of Economics that he is thought..let's see...bad economy...I know! Let's sack everyone! That'll give business a lift. Hmm...just can't understand what went wrong?Captain Campbell Prof of Economics that he is thought..let’s see…bad economy…I know! Let’s sack everyone! That’ll give business a lift. Hmm…just can’t understand what went wrong?
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Hugh (Charlie) McCollTue, 22 Jan 2013 22:46:36 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-235191Karen, you claim you didn't vote for the current NSW government. Which logically suggests you might have voted for the last lot that were turfed out for all the reasons you outlined. Anyway, not voting for the incumbents is no excuse, apparently, for Queenslanders, all of us, who you so casually label "mugs". Seemingly, as far as you are concerned, if a stupid government is elected then the whole electorate is responsible. Actually, I agree with you. We should all take responsibility for the government we have collectively elected. You will just have to 'own' your stupid state government (this one or the last) as I have to 'own' mine.Karen, you claim you didn’t vote for the current NSW government. Which logically suggests you might have voted for the last lot that were turfed out for all the reasons you outlined. Anyway, not voting for the incumbents is no excuse, apparently, for Queenslanders, all of us, who you so casually label “mugs”. Seemingly, as far as you are concerned, if a stupid government is elected then the whole electorate is responsible. Actually, I agree with you. We should all take responsibility for the government we have collectively elected. You will just have to ‘own’ your stupid state government (this one or the last) as I have to ‘own’ mine.
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geomac62Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:31:30 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-235170Karen
Costello was junior counsel assisting Goldberg QC in the dollar sweets case . Costello had one big talent , promoting himself . He appeared on the front page of the Sun with bandages after a student union disagreement . Bandages were stage props and a sham . Costello got clipped and threw himself on the floor . Strange strategy but it worked as that one punch was all that was happened , no busted arm , no bruises and no bandages required .Karen
Costello was junior counsel assisting Goldberg QC in the dollar sweets case . Costello had one big talent , promoting himself . He appeared on the front page of the Sun with bandages after a student union disagreement . Bandages were stage props and a sham . Costello got clipped and threw himself on the floor . Strange strategy but it worked as that one punch was all that was happened , no busted arm , no bruises and no bandages required .
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KarenTue, 22 Jan 2013 03:51:59 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-235078@ Mike Flanagan - yes, Costello, the former lawyer aka the "Dollar sweets" man who represented the employers in that infamous case against the workers. His colours were evident to see way back then. And to think workers had actually voted for him and his government...@ Mike Flanagan - yes, Costello, the former lawyer aka the “Dollar sweets” man who represented the employers in that infamous case against the workers. His colours were evident to see way back then. And to think workers had actually voted for him and his government…
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Mike FlanaganTue, 22 Jan 2013 00:06:44 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-235027Paddy F, it didn't take Newman to wet Costello's appetite to write a report that promotes the adoption of the H R Nichoills Society.
He has been an active member for many years and a disciple of their Tea Pary philosophies. And the mouler was over generous and would have helped him invest in his weekender.Paddy F, it didn’t take Newman to wet Costello’s appetite to write a report that promotes the adoption of the H R Nichoills Society.
He has been an active member for many years and a disciple of their Tea Pary philosophies. And the mouler was over generous and would have helped him invest in his weekender.
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Paddy ForsayethMon, 21 Jan 2013 23:16:42 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-235018Though some disagree with me, I still believe that what is going on in Qld. is NP revenge. Having lived in the Qld rural areas for nigh on thirty years and got to know the folks, I have formed the opinion that, by and large, these folks see Government and particularly Public servants as obstructive pests. So while Newman fronts the Gov. the NP elements are determined to prune the numbers of PSs as much as they can, while they can. We have not changed much in Aus. from the slash and burn rural economy/profit agriculture of earlier decades. I wonder if Abbott & Co. will bring in P Costello to do another bullsh*t cut and paste to the Aus. economy (look what Gillard did!!!!Arrrggghhh!!!) as he vindictively did to Qld. at the behest of Newman.Though some disagree with me, I still believe that what is going on in Qld. is NP revenge. Having lived in the Qld rural areas for nigh on thirty years and got to know the folks, I have formed the opinion that, by and large, these folks see Government and particularly Public servants as obstructive pests. So while Newman fronts the Gov. the NP elements are determined to prune the numbers of PSs as much as they can, while they can. We have not changed much in Aus. from the slash and burn rural economy/profit agriculture of earlier decades. I wonder if Abbott & Co. will bring in P Costello to do another bullsh*t cut and paste to the Aus. economy (look what Gillard did!!!!Arrrggghhh!!!) as he vindictively did to Qld. at the behest of Newman.
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KarenMon, 21 Jan 2013 23:02:27 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-235015@Hugh McColl - I might also add that at least in NSW, there was a substantial reason to trounce Labor - the government as led by Obeid, McDonald and the rest of the terrible "Terrigals", became utterly corrupt, as ICAC is demonstrating in spades. Not so, in Qld. The Queenslanders wiped the floor with Bligh who could actually govern a State, achieve consensus, and organise and coordinate a fantastic disaster relief effort (together with the Feds). The way the Queenslanders treated her was appalling. They deserve what they now get with this stupid short sighted peanut.@Hugh McColl - I might also add that at least in NSW, there was a substantial reason to trounce Labor - the government as led by Obeid, McDonald and the rest of the terrible “Terrigals”, became utterly corrupt, as ICAC is demonstrating in spades. Not so, in Qld. The Queenslanders wiped the floor with Bligh who could actually govern a State, achieve consensus, and organise and coordinate a fantastic disaster relief effort (together with the Feds). The way the Queenslanders treated her was appalling. They deserve what they now get with this stupid short sighted peanut.
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KarenMon, 21 Jan 2013 22:55:37 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-235012@Hugh McColl - NSW, which is pretty bad too, admittedly. Possibly, not as. However, I didn't vote for the incumbents.@Hugh McColl - NSW, which is pretty bad too, admittedly. Possibly, not as. However, I didn’t vote for the incumbents.
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MJPCMon, 21 Jan 2013 21:01:19 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-235006For Queensland (and NSW somewhat) it is much the case of "You reap what you sow"; of course Newman and his crown of tea party lights will implement failed policies, it is the only thought thay have...shaft the worker, look after the big end of town as aptly summarised below:
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/neoliberals-economic-policy-just-a-getrichquicker-fraud-20130120-2d13e.htmlFor Queensland (and NSW somewhat) it is much the case of “You reap what you sow”; of course Newman and his crown of tea party lights will implement failed policies, it is the only thought thay have…shaft the worker, look after the big end of town as aptly summarised below:http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/neoliberals-economic-policy-just-a-getrichquicker-fraud-20130120-2d13e.html
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zut alorsMon, 21 Jan 2013 05:45:46 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-234974Queenslanders voted for Newman & Co because they wanted to make a point to Anna Bligh - she was obstinate, refusing to listen to the electorate's concerns during her final term in office. Frustrated, the electorate was dead-set determined she would hear them (albeit too late).
Unfortunately, 49% of voters having made their point and having rammed it home, we are now lumbered with this disproportionately representative gaggle who simply couldn't believe their luck last March. We didn't actually want them.
Tread carefully in 2013, Australia.Queenslanders voted for Newman & Co because they wanted to make a point to Anna Bligh - she was obstinate, refusing to listen to the electorate’s concerns during her final term in office. Frustrated, the electorate was dead-set determined she would hear them (albeit too late).

Unfortunately, 49% of voters having made their point and having rammed it home, we are now lumbered with this disproportionately representative gaggle who simply couldn’t believe their luck last March. We didn’t actually want them.

Tread carefully in 2013, Australia.

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Hugh (Charlie) McCollMon, 21 Jan 2013 05:31:15 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-234970So Karen, you write from the high ground observatory in which particular state?So Karen, you write from the high ground observatory in which particular state?
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FlowenswellMon, 21 Jan 2013 05:02:48 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-234962Quiggin shows the obvious deleterious effects of a government ideologically opposed to government spending, and stimulus, unless it subsidises profit-making business. It's a model that fails to recognise the need for a balance of prosperity in a society in order to attract sustainable investment, rather than attempt to race to the bottom. No doubt we'll see similar results in the NT over the coming year.Quiggin shows the obvious deleterious effects of a government ideologically opposed to government spending, and stimulus, unless it subsidises profit-making business. It’s a model that fails to recognise the need for a balance of prosperity in a society in order to attract sustainable investment, rather than attempt to race to the bottom. No doubt we’ll see similar results in the NT over the coming year.
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KarenMon, 21 Jan 2013 03:47:24 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-234946Clearly, the only inference to draw is Queenslanders enjoy voting themselves out of work and services and handing their hard earned dollars to rich businesses who pocket and don't hire. Mugs.Clearly, the only inference to draw is Queenslanders enjoy voting themselves out of work and services and handing their hard earned dollars to rich businesses who pocket and don’t hire. Mugs.
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ArtyMon, 21 Jan 2013 03:44:22 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-234944Jerry Mander main sure that the Bananabenders got the government they wanted, and that they can keep it for many many years.Jerry Mander main sure that the Bananabenders got the government they wanted, and that they can keep it for many many years.
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geomac62Mon, 21 Jan 2013 03:25:13 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-234937Something is seriously wrong with QLD politics when just over 49% of the vote delivers a landslide in seats .Something is seriously wrong with QLD politics when just over 49% of the vote delivers a landslide in seats .
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klewsoMon, 21 Jan 2013 03:22:33 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-234936This is "government by hyper-bowl".This is “government by hyper-bowl”.
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klewsoMon, 21 Jan 2013 03:20:58 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-234935Were "Santo Claws'" lips moving when his "Timmy" said that?Were “Santo Claws’” lips moving when his “Timmy” said that?
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Bill HilligerMon, 21 Jan 2013 03:01:38 +0000http://www.crikey.com.au/?p=343438#comment-234927Just wait till' an Abbott/Pell coalition government gets in following the 2013 election. There will be massive redundancies and sackings of public sector employees accross the board. Justification by a lazy Pete our former fairweather treasurer who will study the Australian fiscal position and give Abbott/Pell a trigger to do their worst, unemployment figures will leapfrog to heights not seen since the Howard era, and yes interest rates will rise. Let's hear the squeals then.Just wait till’ an Abbott/Pell coalition government gets in following the 2013 election. There will be massive redundancies and sackings of public sector employees accross the board. Justification by a lazy Pete our former fairweather treasurer who will study the Australian fiscal position and give Abbott/Pell a trigger to do their worst, unemployment figures will leapfrog to heights not seen since the Howard era, and yes interest rates will rise. Let’s hear the squeals then.
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